- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nikiski, AK
Nikiski Middle/Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Nikiski Middle/Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020039000645
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nikiski Middle/Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 276
- students enrolled
Nikiski Middle/Senior High School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Nikiski Middle/Senior High School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 020039000645 · Nikiski, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 12.5:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Nikiski Middle/Senior High School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Nikiski Middle/Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connections
Connections
1,188 students
- Soldotna High
Soldotna High School
695 students
- Kenai Central
Kenai Central High School
525 students
- Mt. View Eleme 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- This school 276
Nikiski Middle/Senior High School
276 students
What this shows Nikiski Middle/Senior High School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nikiski Middle/Senior High School compares
Nikiski Middle/Senior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 27% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 35% in Alaska - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Two or More 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Nikiski Middle/Senior High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District reports $19,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nikiski Middle/Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soldotna High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nikiski Middle/Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nikiski Middle/Senior High School
How many students attend Nikiski Middle/Senior High School?
Nikiski Middle/Senior High School has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nikiski, AK. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nikiski Middle/Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nikiski Middle/Senior High School is 12.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nikiski Middle/Senior High School?
45.1% of students at Nikiski Middle/Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nikiski Middle/Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Nikiski Middle/Senior High School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Nikiski, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nikiski Middle/Senior High School?
Nikiski Middle/Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Nikiski Middle/Senior High School, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students), Soldotna High School (695 students), and Kenai Central High School (525 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.